Sugar cravings can be a real struggle, making it hard to control your temptations when trying to resist sweet treats. From donuts to brownies to ice cream, the unhealthy options are endless. However, there are lesser-known healthy dessert options that can satisfy your sweet tooth cravings and won’t derail your weight loss plans either.
TikToker @ashleymay970, a nutrition coach who has over 160K followers on the app and has lost 32 pounds “after years of yo-yo dieting,” shared a recipe she calls the “protein mug cake,” which is essentially a healthy version of the beloved chocolate cake. This recipe contains 170 calories and 26 grams of protein. Read on to get all the details.
High-Protein Chocolate Mug Cake
Ashley starts out by revealing the potential causes behind your intense sugar cravings. “You’re not eating protein during the day and/or you are dehydrated,” she notes.
She adds that you should try to get at least 100 grams of protein a day while also aiming for a gallon of water. “Don’t forget to add the electrolytes,” she states.
For the recipe, you’ll need 1 egg, 1 scoop of your go-to protein powder that’s 20 grams or higher, 1 quarter of a teaspoon baking powder (not soda!), 2 tablespoons of water, and mix all of that in a bowl until “it gets to the perfect cake-like consistency.”
Then add a handful of your favorite chocolate chips. “This is going to give you the perfect amount of sweetness and make you feel like you are eating a brownie molten lava cake.”
For the last step, you’re going to put the mix inside a microwave for 30-45 seconds and enjoy when ready! You can sprinkle some more chocolate chips on it for more chocolate goodness.
Weight Loss Benefits
This dessert is a great choice for weight loss because it contains lots of protein. Protein will help curb sugar cravings and keep you full. The eggs add more nutritional value, while the chocolate chips provide just the right amount of sweetness without eating too much sugar.
For more healthy dessert ideas, check out a few easy TikTok recipes here!
